Supporting More Women for Local Election in Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council

Women for Election is delighted to be partnering with Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council to bring a programme of comprehensive and engaging training and events to dlrcc to encourage and support more women to get involved in politics.

Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council is one of our best performing councils for gender equality. However DLRCC want to see a better diversity of women coming forward. It is crucial we have a democracy that reflects the society in which it represents.

We want to change this

It’s time for Women from Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown to count themselves in and take their seat at the table.

We know that women are leading community groups and in leadership roles across the community, and now is the time to see that converted into the Council Chamber at a representative level. In the next Local Elections in 2024, just how amazing would it be to see that 50% of the candidates that are running are women? To have a Council Chamber that truly reflects the diversity of the County?

The Supporting More Women in Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown programme

Supporting More Women for Local Election in Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown is a comprehensive training and awareness programme that will aim to engage, encourage and inspire women in all their diversity from across the county to consider getting involved in politics.

We have something for everybody in this programme, and the whole community has a role to play in getting more women involved in politics in Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown. Whether it’s encouraging a woman to consider running, supporting a woman to run, or running yourself, these programmes have been designed by Women for Election to support that journey, and are delivered by trainers with decades of experience in Irish politics and leadership.

If you are just starting to think about politics, or are a sitting Councillor looking to rerun, these programmes will help you along the way.

Check out the programme of events and register below:

All trainings will be 7:15pm – 8:30pm

Canvassing Strategies and Door-to-Door Dynamics (Online) 7th March

Join us for an immersive training session led by a seasoned campaign expert. Learn the art of grassroots engagement and community outreach in our ‘Canvassing Strategies and Door-to-Door Dynamics’ training. Explore building efficient canvassing strategies and effective communication techniques to harness the power of personal connection, and master the skills required for impactful door-to-door canvassing in local political campaigns.

Maximising Social Media for Local Politicians (Online) 14th March

Local election candidates will benefit from this robust social media training to amplify their campaign reach. This course delves into crafting compelling messages within character limits, harnessing visuals to engage audiences, and navigating platform algorithms. It emphasises authenticity, encouraging genuine interactions with constituents and will focus on consistency in posting schedules to build community engagement and foster trust.. It will help in understanding analytics aids to refine strategies, maximising impact.Ultimately, this course will equip candidates with tools to harness the power of social media, vital in modern political campaigns.

Managing Your Life while Managing Your Campaign (Online) 21st March

Managing Your Life (While Managing Your Campaign)” is a concise and practical training session designed for local candidates. This session focuses on equipping candidates with effective time management, stress reduction, and self-care strategies, allowing them to balance the demands of a political campaign with their personal lives. Participants will gain practical tips to optimise productivity, maintain well-being, and successfully navigate the challenges of simultaneously running a campaign and managing their personal responsibilities.

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